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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1986-09-03, Page 17THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 1986. PAGE 17. Trading steady at Brussels Stockyards The market at Brussels Stock- yards Friday, traded steady on both steers and heifers. Cows traded easier. Choice pigs contin­ ued to sell at strong prices. There were 609 cattle and 678 pigs on offer. Choice steers sold from $81.50 to $85.50. Good steers were $78 to $81.50. Five steers were consigned by Warden and Glen Haney of RR 4, Seaforth averaging 1066 lbs. sold for an overall price of $84.47 with salesto$85.50. Twenty-four steers consigned by Ken Dalton of RR 1, Walton averaging 1225 lbs. sold for an overall price of $83.54 with sales to $85. Six fancy hereford steers consigned by Chas. Shobbrook of RR 3, Walton averaging 996 lbs. sold for $84.75. Riddell says he's willing to review insurance Ontario is ready to work with the federal government to consider changes to the crop insurance plan, Agriculture and Food Minister Jack Riddell has announced. < ‘‘All of our programs are constantly under review and we are always willing to make changes,” Riddell said. ‘‘None of our pro­ grams are carved in stone. If growers have concerns, we can make changes if it is appropriate. ’ ’ Growers representing various commodities are invited to discuss their concerns and make sugges­ tions for changes in the crop insurance program each year, Riddell said. The federal government must agree to any changes that affect the cost of crop insurance as the program is set up under federal legislation and Ottawa pays half the cost of premiums. Producers pay the other half of the premium cost, while the province pays the cost of administering the program. Riddell said he initiated a review of the crop insurance program last April. The review is being conducted by a committee that includes representatives of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture as well as the federal and provincial governments. Riddell, in Victoria, B.C. for the Federal/Provincial Agricultural Ministries’ conference also indi- catedhe wouldreview, upon his return, the presentation made by Niagara area peach farmers who met last week with Treasurer Robert Nixon. As well, the Mini­ ster said he was prepared to meet the peach farmers personally. Recommendations of the review committee are expected to be dealt with by the Ontario Crop Insurance Commission at its meeting in late September. Crop report Continued from page 1 from the 35 bu. predicted. A rainy June which provided perfect conditions for diseases such as head blight on wheat is blamed for the lower yields and poorer quality of much of the grain. Mr. Hall reports that much of the wheat was graded at three or four, compared to the top grade of two. He was cautiously optimistic about the Hard Red Spring Wheat crop, being tried for the first time this year in some parts of the county. Yields of 35-45 bu./acre have been reported, with the price expected to go to $6-$ll per bushel. Third cut hay is now being taken off in the county, with yields up but quality down, thanks to the wettest August on record. Mr. Hall advises that most growers should have feed tests done on hay before feeding. The commission is made of farmers appointed by the federal and provincial governments, while the chairman of the commission is an employee of the ministry of Agriculture and Food. Riddell said he expects to receive a report from the Ontario Crop Insurance Commissions on the recommendations of the review committee in October. “I think we have a good crop insurance program that provides effective coverage for a reasonable premium for most producers,” Riddell said.“ But there is always a need to fine-tune and improve programs.” Six steers consigned by Dennis Robinson of RR 2, Gadshill averag­ ing 1183 lbs. sold for an overall price of $83.19 with a sale at $84.50. Thirty-four steers consign­ ed by Ed McCann of RR 3, Dashwood averaging 1121 lbs. sold for an overall price of $82.97 with sales to $83.70. Fourteen steers consigned by Norman Landsdell of RR 2, Thamesford averaging 1163 lbs. sold for an overall price of $82.88 with a sale at $84.75. Fourteen steers consigned by Jim Poortinga of RR 1, Woodham averaging 1192 lbs. sold for an overall price of $82.63. Eleven steers consigned by Joe Morken of RR 3, Lucan averaging 1211 lbs. sold for an overall price of $82.68 with his father, Leo’s steer wieghing 1270 lbs. selling for $82.25. Ten steers consigned by Grant Sterling of RR 2, Bayfield averaging 1249 lbs. sold for an overall price of $82.09. Fourteen mixed steers consigned by Stam Farms of RR 4, Kincardine averag­ ing 1072 lbs. sold for an overall price of $81.94 with a sale at $85. Thirty-four steers consignedby Maple Ridge Farms of RR 5, Brussels averaging 1161 lbs. sold for an overall price of $81.81 with sales to $83.25. Choice exotic heifers sold from $80 to $84 with sales to $86.50. Choice white-faced heifers were $76 to $80. A heifers consigned by Rae McPhail of RR 3, Kerwood weigh­ ing 1160 lb s. sold for $86 with his lot of 16 heifers averaging 1101 lbs. selling for $83.50. Thirty-five heifers consigned by John Jacques of RR2, Clifford averaging 999 lbs. sold for an overall price of $81.74 with a sale at $85.75. Twelve heifers consigned by Rick Zettler of RR 2, Walkerton averaging 927 lbs. sold for an overall price of $81.29 with sales to $82.85. A heifer consigned by Wayne Stemmier of RR 4, Harriston weighing 900 lbs. sold for $82. Ten heifers, mainly herefords, con­ signed by Bert and Ted Elliott of RR2, Blyth averaging 953 lbs. sold for an overall price of $79.43 with sales to $82. Nine heifers consign­ ed by Connell Farms Inc. of RR 3, Palmerston averaging 1005 lbs. sold for $81.70 with their offering of 24 mixed heifers averaging 988 lbs. selling for an overall price of $78.70. Fourteen heifers from Dan Pearson Feedlot of Ethel averag­ ing 1048 lbs. sold for an overall price of $81.12 with sales to $84. Sixteen heifers consigned by Har­ old and Gary Bell of RR 1, Wroxeter averaging 1007 lbs. sold for an overall price of $79.52 with a sale to $82.50. Choice cows sold from $51 to $55 with a sale to $59. Good cows sold $48 to $51. Canners and cutters were $44 to $48. 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